Economics and Finance Program
Program Overview
Recently, behavioral economists have begun taking seriously the premise that people care fundamentally not just about objective outcomes but about their beliefs. People cherish their beliefs, defend themselves from perceived challenges, and are often hostile to people who have other ideas. Such ‘belief-based utility’ can lead to camaraderie or conflict, information seeking or avoidance, uncertainty tolerance or aversion, and motivated reasoning or forgetting.
Economics majors have a diverse range of career opportunities available to them, including positions in securities firms, banks, foreign trade companies, financial editing, consulting, and more. Previous Alumni of the Economics and Finance Program have secured positions and acceptances to the following firms/programs:

• LinkedIn: Software Engineer Intern
• Goldman Sachs: Virtual Insight Series Participant
• Credit Suisse Steps to Success: Explore Program
• Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy - Research Assistant for Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF)
• University of Chicago - Pathways in Economics (Summer Program)
• Davidson College: Research Intern for Economics Professor
• Various Investment Banking Internships
These examples highlight the wide range of options that Eureka students have upon completion, allowing them to explore various industries and pursue careers in fields they are passionate about.
Eureka Alumni from this program have received admission offers to Princeton University, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), University of Chicago, John Hopkins University (JHU), and other top US universities. Alumni from this program have gone off to pursue majors in Financial Economics, Computer Science, Political Science, and Applied Mathematics.
The research experience and skills students receive at the Eureka Program have helped students get accepted to programs such as the MIT - LaunchX Entrepreneurship Summer Program, The Wharton School - Leadership in the Business World, and other top summer programs.
Many students from this program are also very engaged in their communities, sharing in volunteering activities and starting non-profit organizations to help the community. During COVID-19, several students have started organizations to help obtain and distribute health supplies. Many alumni from this program have received top awards like Scholastic Art & Writing National Awards, S.T. Yau High School Science Awards, U.S. Presidential Scholars Awards, and many others.
The below sections will provide more insight into the students that have attended this program and share their experiences and successes.
Research Topic Samples
College Admission Results
Attended Eureka
2019
High School Name
Uwc Canada
Admission Offer Received
• Princeton University
• Duke University
Eureka Research Title
Effectiveness Of Specific Feedback In Athletic Performance
Attended Eureka
2020
High School Name
Horace Mann School
Admission Offer Received
• Yale University
Eureka Research Title
Foreign Language On Risk Judgment And Tolerance
Attended Eureka
2020 Summer
High School Name
Greenhills School
Admission Offer Received
• Yale University
Eureka Research Title
What Caused The Collapse Of The Arm Market During The 2007-2009 Financial Crisis
Attended Eureka
2021 Summer
High School Name
The Bishop's School
Admission Offer Received
• (ED) University of Chicago
Eureka Research Title
Women In The Service Sector & Asean
Attended Eureka
2018 Summer
High School Name
Mercersburg Academy
Admission Offer Received
• University of Chicago
Eureka Research Title
The Effect Of Reference Price On Customer'S Decisions In Online Shopping
Attended Eureka
2018 Summer
High School Name
Indiana Springs School
Admission Offer Received
• Bowdoin College
Eureka Research Title
Attended Eureka
2020 Summer
High School Name
Blair Academy
Admission Offer Received
• (ED) John Hopkins University (JHU)
Eureka Research Title
Is Doping Free Equilibrium Possible In The Current State Of Olympic Weightlifting?
Attended Eureka
2018
High School Name
Portsmouth Abby School
Admission Offer Received
• John Hopkins University (JHU)
Eureka Research Title
Primacy Effect And Recency Effect In Impression Formation
Attended Eureka
2021
High School Name
Baylor School
Admission Offer Received
• (ED) University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
Eureka Research Title
Other Litigation: A New Measure Of 10B-5 Class Action Litigation Risk
Attended Eureka
2018 Summer
High School Name
Cate School
Admission Offer Received
• California Institute of Technology (CALTECH)
Eureka Research Title
Confirmation Bias In Investments
Student Experiences
2022 Behavioral Economics Belief-Based Utility - Research Presentation Video
Eureka Student Research: The Effect of Education on Men and Women and Low-Promotability Tasks
Eureka Student Research: The appropriate credit rating for Indonesia in 2023
Community Activities
The MIT Launch X program is an intensive entrepreneurship program for high school students. Participants learn the skills and mindset needed to start a successful startup, including market research, product development, and pitching to investors. The program culminates in a Demo Day where teams present their business ideas to a panel of judges.
The Leadership in the Business World (LBW) program at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School is a summer program designed for high school students interested in business and leadership. The program offers students the opportunity to learn from Wharton faculty and industry leaders, participate in team-building exercises, and work on a business project with their peers. The program aims to provide students with a foundation in business principles, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to become effective leaders.
Flume’s contribution has been a tremendous help in the fight against hunger, according to Christina Hanson, POTS’ executive director. The group organized and provided face masks and hand sanitizer to low-income families who needed protective equipment. Flume hopes to continue providing for their community in various ways in the future, including virtual concerts and interactive pieces online. Yoon says he was inspired to